Scariest Stories Ever Told by August House, Inc.

These chilling tales are filled with familiar themes to make anyone feel safe – the grouchy old teacher, a family telling one another ghost stories in an old cabin, well meaning yet clueless parents – but jam packed with enough ghouls, ghosts, and menacing spirits to give anyone the chills. Children will love seeing characters their age confront sinister creatures and work up the courage to explore supernatural occurrences in everyday life.

Why we like it: This book would be a good springboard for young readers who aren’t quite ready for Alan Schwartz’s scary story collection or Stephen King stories. There’s enough eerie-ness to make readers think twice.